Independent MP is in critical yet stable condition after man allegedly did U-turn to strike her twice with his car

• Brendan Nugent’s family say Helen Haines has been their friend for more than 20 years

• ‘I don’t want to be known as a hero’: barber who rushed to help Helen Haines praised by PM

• Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast

The man accused of attacking Helen Haines allegedly made a U-turn before ramming the independent MP twice in an alleged targeted attack near her electorate office, causing her to lose one of her legs.

The member for Indi was airlifted from Wangaratta in northern Victoria to Melbourne’s Alfred hospital for emergency surgery on Monday night.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

© Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

© Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Matthew McConaughey is sharing a pre-midterm elections message, saying that voting for independent candidates could bring lawmakers “back to the middle, where most American values live.” In a video posted on the social platform X on Sunday, the “Interstellar” star said, “This is about the upcoming ballot, and I am not here today to endorse…

Anthony Albanese says his thoughts are with Indi MP after arrest of driver in Wangaratta

• Who is Helen Haines, the MP allegedly attacked in Victoria?

• What we know so far

• Get our new political email, free app or daily news podcast

The independent MP Helen Haines has been critically injured in an alleged attack involving a vehicle outside her electorate office in Wangaratta, in regional Victoria.

The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, confirmed on Monday night that a man was in custody after the alleged attack on Haines that was now being investigated by the Australian federal police (AFP), Asio and the joint counter-terror taskforce.

Continue reading...

© Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

© Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images

© Photograph: Hilary Wardhaugh/Getty Images